Canadian Census

The Canadian censuses are a key starting point for Canadians interested in discovering their family story. They provide vital details such as names of spouses, immigration years, occupations and so much more. Here you will find our comprehensive census records ranging from early Pre-Confederation to 1921, all fully searchable and indexed.

The 1825 and 1842 Lower Canada Censuses are here

These newly added census records are the oldest Canadian censuses on Ancestry and reveal information about some of the earliest immigrants to Lower Canada (now known as Quebec). These include details about immigrants from England, Scotland and Ireland landing in cities like Montreal and Quebec City.